Contents
Preface
List of organisations contributing to the Parallel Report:
Recommendations
A. Introduction
- A.1 Incorporation of the Covenant into Domestic Law
- A.2 The Protection Afforded to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Irish Law
- A.3 Access to Justice for People on Low Incomes
- A.4 Other International Protection for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
B. Article by Article Examination
Article 1
Article 2: Progressive realisation of rights, non-discrimination
- 2.1 Use of Maximum Available Resources
- 2.2 Protection of ESC Rights without Discrimination: Human Rights and Equality Infrastructure
- 2.3 Government Response to Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion Measures
- 2.4 Government Responses to Discrimination and Racism
Article 3: Gender equality
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6: Right to work
- 6.1 State Response to Unemployment
- 6.3 Restrictions on the Right to Work
- 6.4 Forced Labour and Trafficking of Migrants
Article 7: Right to just and favourable conditions of work
Article 8: Right to organise
Article 9: Right to social security
Article 10: Right to protection of family life
- 10.1 Families in Ireland and Legal Protection
- 10.2 Maternity Protection Measures and Parental Leave
- 10.3 Affordability of Childcare
- 10.4 Victims of Domestic Violence
- 10.5 Family Reunification
Article 11: Right to adequate standard of living - food, clothing and housing
- 11.1 Poverty and Social Exclusion
- 11.2 Accessibility and Adequacy of Food
- 11.3 Right to Water
- 11.4 Right to Housing
Article 12: Right to health
- 12.1 Access to Adequate Healthcare Services
- 12.2 Affordability of Health Services and Treatment
- 12.3 Travellers and Health
- 12.4 Older People and Health
Article 13: Right to education
Article 14: Right to free primary education
Article 15: Right to a cultural life
- 15.1 State resources for culture and the arts and participation
- 15.2 Language Rights
- 15.3 Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity and Culture
- 15.4 Access to broadband internet in rural areas